France had little trouble getting past Spain in a EuroBasket 2025 preparation game, winning 75–67 in Badalona.
With this result, Les Bleus remain unbeaten in friendly matches, having already defeated Montenegro and Great Britain. On the other hand, Spain is still searching for form, following a surprising loss to Portugal and a win over the Czech Republic.
France clearly looked like the better team in this contest. A well-rounded offensive performance gave them a double-digit lead after the opening quarter, and their solid defense helped maintain control, going into halftime up by eight (43–35).
The second half saw a noticeable drop in scoring, as both teams struggled with shooting efficiency—especially France—but Spain lacked the offensive firepower to fully close the gap. Whenever they looked close to a comeback in the final quarter, France responded, led by NBA prospect Zaccharie Risacher, and held firm down the stretch.
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— FIBA EuroBasket (@EuroBasket) August 14, 2025
Jaylen Hoard led the French team with 13 points, while Risacher and Guerschon Yabusele each added 12. Yabusele also grabbed five rebounds as team captain. On Spain’s side, Willy Hernangomez was the standout performer with 15 points.
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EuroBasket 2025 – Extended rosters of all national teams
EuroBasket 2025, starting on August 27, will be the central topic of discussion in the coming period, alongside basketball transfers in Europe and worldwide.
National team gatherings across the Old Continent have already begun, and coaches have announced extended player lists, with only 12 players from each team set to secure their plane tickets for EuroBasket 2025.
EuroBasket 2025 will be hosted by four countries – Cyprus, Poland, Finland, and Latvia.
The final phase of the competition, meaning all national team matches after the group stage, will be played in Latvia, specifically in Riga, with the final scheduled for September 14.
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